I Love Roytonhttp://iloveroyton.postach.io/feed.xml2017-09-13T19:08:02.657000ZWerkzeugLisa & Alison's bench opening fun dayhttp://iloveroyton.postach.io/post/lisa-alisons-bench-opening-fun-day2017-09-13T19:08:02.657000Z2017-09-13T16:38:38ZILR<div><ul><li>24th Sept 1pm</li><li>Hosted by Revolution 96.2 DJ Dave Sweetmore</li><li>Official event page here <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1733140476979722/permalink/1748496875444082/?ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular&action_history=%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22feed_story%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%5B%5D%7D">https://www.facebook.com/events/1733140476979722/permalink/1748496875444082/</a></li><li>No ticket required but make a donation on entry</li><li>Comedian Jason Manford opening the event</li><li>Christian Burrows (X Factor) singing live</li><li>Organiser: Keeley Berry 07860 946870</li><li>Crowding page <a href="https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/partyintheparkmemorial">here</a> (help make sure the organiser isn’t footing the bill)</li></ul><div><br/></div></div><div>Event Poster</div>
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Original Tandle Monument including statuehttp://iloveroyton.postach.io/post/original-tandle-monument-including-statue2017-09-13T13:30:54.391000Z2017-09-13T13:30:23ZILR<div><img src="http://postachio-images.s3.amazonaws.com/581b9e86-41ab-4c5e-86e8-4ad5c6635837/5733d86f-1f36-4f6e-895e-98502a44e43c/f02c7004-1128-4ee1-8234-f114ca34db92.jpg" /></div>
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Jim McMahon full response to GMSFhttp://iloveroyton.postach.io/post/jim-mcmahon-full-response-to-gmsf2017-09-09T15:30:41.564000Z2017-09-09T15:29:54ZILR<div><h3 style="padding: 0px; line-height: 1.2; clear: left; font-size: 1.125em; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">Put the kettle on, grab a pack of custard creams, turn the telly off, switch your phone to airplane mode and fasten your seatbelts. Here it is:</span><br/></span></h3></div>
<div><ul style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em; list-style: square outside;"><li style="padding: 0px; color: rgb(153, 153, 153);"><a style="color: rgb(43, 115, 183); outline: none; background-image: url(data; background-position: 0px center; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;" href="http://bit.ly/2iAhLmP" title="http://bit.ly/2iAhLmP">GMSF Covering letter</a></li><li style="padding: 0px; color: rgb(153, 153, 153);"><a style="color: rgb(43, 115, 183); outline: none; background-image: url(data; background-position: 0px center; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;" href="http://bit.ly/2iAkoF6" title="http://bit.ly/2iAkoF6">GMSF Policy</a></li><li style="padding: 0px; color: rgb(153, 153, 153);"><a style="color: rgb(43, 115, 183); outline: none; background-image: url(data; background-position: 0px center; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;" href="http://bit.ly/2iAjzMR" title="http://bit.ly/2iAjzMR">GMSF Sites</a></li></ul><div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"/><div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">Full text of the covering letter</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">Please find enclosed my detailed response to the consultation. I understand and support the production of a Spatial Framework in coordinating future investment across the city region.</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">There has been a great deal of public backlash against the site allocations and I strongly urge the GMCA to review its evidence base and forecasts which has led to the encroachment into Greenbelt land. I would also urge the GMCA to fully review its priorities and investment strategy if it is serious in rebalancing the economy so that all residents benefit from a thriving city region. A summary of my response is as follows;</span></div><ol style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em; list-style: decimal outside;"><li style="padding: 0px; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Ordered List ItemI recognise the need for and support the development of the GMSF (Greater Manchester Strategic Framework), to provide long term planning on housing, employment, transport and public service infrastructure across Greater Manchester. As the city region receives further devolved powers from government this will become even more important</span></li><li style="padding: 0px; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">The evidence base for housing growth supports an aggressive growth strategy which the GMCA (Greater Manchester Combined Authority) may feel is desirable, but is not essential to meet housing demand and is unlikely to deliver balanced growth</span></li><li style="padding: 0px; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">The evidence base adopted to inform growth isn’t robust, nor does it provide an accurate forecast of likely growth in population and housing numbers.</span></li><li style="padding: 0px; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Oldham meets its assessed housing supply needs in line with DCLG (Department for Communities and Local Government) projections without the need to develop Greenbelt land, or other protected open space</span></li><li style="padding: 0px; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">The proposals represent a significant overdevelopment of the north of the borough of Oldham which will damage the character of many neighbourhoods</span></li><li style="padding: 0px; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">There is an absence of meaningful proposals to redevelop Brownfield sites and to redevelop existing neighbourhoods and employment sites</span></li><li style="padding: 0px; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Oldham and Rochdale are already providing a ‘fair share’ of industrial land for Greater Manchester</span></li><li style="padding: 0px; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">That the plan should be subject to a vote by each council (Full Council) prior to a vote taking place by the members of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and before submission to the Secretary of State</span></li></ol><div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">I hope my submission and those of all who have contributed lead to the plan being changed. It is vital local people see that devolution ends the continuing short-sightedness and the ‘we know best’ take it or leave it approach often seen from central government. Done well Greater Manchester could develop the countries first strategic community plan.</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">Yours,</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">Jim McMahon</span></div></div><div><br/></div>
GMSF FAQhttp://iloveroyton.postach.io/post/gmsf-faq2017-09-09T15:30:02.568000Z2017-09-09T15:28:28ZILR<div><h3 style="font-weight: bold; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.2; clear: left; font-size: 1.125em; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.2; clear: left; font-size: 1.125em; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Will the houses be private or help-to-buy etc?</span></h3></div>
<div><ul style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em; list-style: square outside;"><li style="padding: 0px; color: rgb(153, 153, 153);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Page 195 of </span><a style="color: rgb(43, 115, 183); outline: none; background-image: url(data; background-position: 0px center; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;" href="https://gmsf.objective.co.uk/file/4222688" title="https://gmsf.objective.co.uk/file/4222688">this PDF</a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> says the development will: “Provide a broad range of housing to diversify the type of accommodation within the area and the Borough"</span></li><li style="padding: 0px; color: rgb(153, 153, 153);"><a style="color: rgb(43, 115, 183); outline: none; background-image: url(data; background-position: 0px center; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;" href="http://bit.ly/2eHiTYX" title="http://bit.ly/2eHiTYX">A resident claims that low cost houses would start at £250,000</a></li></ul></div>
<div><br/></div><h3 style="font-weight: bold; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.2; clear: left; font-size: 1.125em; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.2; clear: left; font-size: 1.125em; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Does it go around the back of Tandle hills?</span></h3><div><div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">It appears to corners Tandle Hills in from 2 sides as you can see from this image. It comes very close to the monument</span></div></div><div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;"><img src="http://postachio-images.s3.amazonaws.com/581b9e86-41ab-4c5e-86e8-4ad5c6635837/b51b04c9-f784-4c12-bc94-92d06a98e8ba/8f8736f7-9046-4692-b8f1-6c08cc880b50.png" /><br/></span></div>
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<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;"/></div><h3 style="font-weight: bold; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.2; clear: left; font-size: 1.125em; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.2; clear: left; font-size: 1.125em; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Why do 2 different maps show different areas affected?</span></h3><div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">Why does </span><a style="-en-paragraph: true; outline: none; color: rgb(43, 115, 183); background-image: url(data; background-position: 0px center; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;" href="http://gmsf-consult.objective.co.uk/portal/2016consultation/gmsfoct16?pointId=s1476450796206#section-s1476450796206" title="http://gmsf-consult.objective.co.uk/portal/2016consultation/gmsfoct16?pointId=s1476450796206#section-s1476450796206">this map</a><span style="-en-paragraph: true;"> show Tandle Hills being affected by the development but </span><a style="-en-paragraph: true; outline: none; color: rgb(43, 115, 183); background-image: url(data; background-position: 0px center; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;" href="http://bit.ly/1MIqhJs" title="http://bit.ly/1MIqhJs">this map</a><span style="-en-paragraph: true;"> does not include Tandle Hills in the development?</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">Answer submitted </span><a style="-en-paragraph: true; outline: none; color: rgb(43, 115, 183); background-image: url(data; background-position: 0px center; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/roytondevelopments/permalink/1894388430798963/" title="https://www.facebook.com/groups/roytondevelopments/permalink/1894388430798963/">here</a><span style="-en-paragraph: true;"> and reads…</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">“The second map contains owner-submitted sites for potential development. The owners on the east side of the A627(M) presumably didn't submit their sites. </span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">The first map is the current spatial framework, and the land on the east side has been included in a parcel called the Northern Gateway (see </span><a style="-en-paragraph: true; outline: none; color: rgb(43, 115, 183); background-image: url(data; background-position: 0px center; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;" href="http://bit.ly/2g4bLGY" title="http://bit.ly/2g4bLGY">here</a><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">). That land and the 'missing' bit over the border in Oldham (which includes TH park itself) is green belt parcel OH13. </span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">You can find the green belt survey for that parcel in the PDF linked from </span><a style="-en-paragraph: true; outline: none; color: rgb(43, 115, 183); background-image: url(data; background-position: 0px center; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;" href="http://bit.ly/2eVlX1T" title="http://bit.ly/2eVlX1T">here</a><span style="-en-paragraph: true;"> The document consistently rates it in the various assessments as Strong meaning it's most worthy of protection."</span></div><span style="-en-paragraph: true;"><br/></span></div><div><br/></div>
How to object/support the proposalshttp://iloveroyton.postach.io/post/how-to-object-support-the-proposals2017-09-09T15:27:56.654000Z2017-09-09T15:27:35ZILR<div><ul style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em; list-style: square outside;"><li style="padding: 0px; color: rgb(153, 153, 153);"><a style="color: rgb(43, 115, 183); outline: none; background-image: url(data; background-position: 0px center; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;" href="http://bit.ly/2g0FCus" title="http://bit.ly/2g0FCus">Click Here</a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> to read an excellent guide on how to create an effective objection</span></li><li style="padding: 0px; color: rgb(153, 153, 153);"><a style="color: rgb(43, 115, 183); outline: none; background-image: url(data; background-position: 0px center; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;" href="http://bit.ly/2gDU9Aw" title="http://bit.ly/2gDU9Aw">Click here</a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> to read a sample in-depth objection by a planning consultant living in Royton</span></li><li style="padding: 0px; color: rgb(153, 153, 153);"><a style="color: rgb(43, 115, 183); outline: none; background-image: url(data; background-position: 0px center; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/roytongreenbelt/1913701662200973/" title="https://www.facebook.com/groups/roytongreenbelt/1913701662200973/">Click here</a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> to read Noel's sample objection letter</span></li><li style="padding: 0px; color: rgb(153, 153, 153);"><a style="color: rgb(43, 115, 183); outline: none; background-image: url(data; background-position: 0px center; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/roytongreenbelt/permalink/1912078729029933/" title="https://www.facebook.com/groups/roytongreenbelt/permalink/1912078729029933/">Click here</a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> to read a resident's recommended grounds for objection</span></li><li style="padding: 0px; color: rgb(153, 153, 153);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">More than 1 response per household is fine</span></li><li style="padding: 0px; color: rgb(153, 153, 153);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">You MUST include your name and full address or your objection won't count</span></li></ul><ol style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em; list-style: decimal outside;"><li style="padding: 0px; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">By email to </span><a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);" href="mailto:GMSF@agma.gov.uk">GMSF@agma.gov.uk</a></li><li style="padding: 0px; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">By Post to : Greater Manchester Integrated Support Team, PO Box 532, Town Hall, Manchester, M60 2LA</span></li><li style="padding: 0px; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">You can also object/support online </span><a style="color: rgb(43, 115, 183); outline: none; background-image: url(data; background-position: 0px center; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;" href="http://gmsf-consult.objective.co.uk" title="http://gmsf-consult.objective.co.uk">here</a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> but it is complicated so I recommend you use option 1 or 2</span></li></ol><div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">If you are objecting you may copy & paste the below text for use in your email.</span></div><hr style="padding: 0px; border-top-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-width: 1px 0px; text-align: center; clear: both;"/><div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">“To whom it make concern,</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">I object to the proposals to develop these 3 areas because [insert your comments here]</span></div><ol style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em; list-style: decimal outside;"><li style="padding: 0px; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Hanging Chadder (Ref:28.8.10 OA10) (This is the site near The Puckersley)</span></li><li style="padding: 0px; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">The East & West of the A627M (Ref:28.3.4 NG2) (this is the Tandle Hills site)</span></li><li style="padding: 0px; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Cowlishaw (Ref:28.8.9 OA9) (This site is inbetween Royton and Shaw)</span></li></ol><div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">Sincerely,</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">Include your full name and full address"</span></div></div><div><br/></div>
GMSF Request for Siteshttp://iloveroyton.postach.io/post/gmsf-request-for-sites2017-09-09T15:27:17.327000Z2017-09-09T15:26:50ZILR<div><h3 style="padding: 0px; line-height: 1.2; clear: left; font-size: 1.125em; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal;">GMSF Quote:</span><br/></h3></div>
<div><div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">“During winter 2015/16 and spring 2016, we also asked local residents, businesses and land owners and developers to identify sites they think could be suitable for housing or employment development. This will help to determine whether there are areas of land available for development that individual districts or Greater Manchester are not currently aware of.</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">The sites submitted so far are available to view here so people are aware of all the ideas and proposals. These sites, shown coloured purple on the map, are promoted by owners/developers and have no endorsement as sites for future development by Greater Manchester and its constituent 10 districts. Decisions on whether sites will or will not be supported will be made as we develop the GMSF. The draft plan in October will provide the first opportunity to comment on the proposed spatial strategy and this will continue to be developed in the light of the consultation responses.</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">Call for sites – suggesting additional sites for built development</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">As well as the development sites that we have already identified we would like you to suggest any new additional sites for new housing, offices and industry / warehousing. If a site is already on the map then please do not submit it to us again. Sites of any size and in any location can be submitted.</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">We need you to draw the boundary of each site you are suggesting to us on the interactive map and then provide us with your contact details and information about the site using the online form that appears once the boundary has been plotted. The information we would like you to provide includes: the proposed use and estimated capacity of the site; the availability of the site and when it is likely to be developed; and whether the site is suitable and achievable for development. You may find the Greater Manchester Open Data Infrastructure map helpful in submitting your response."</span></div></div><div><br/></div>
Clarification from Cllrs Bashforth and Larkinhttp://iloveroyton.postach.io/post/clarification-from-cllrs-bashforth-and-larkin2017-09-09T15:26:54.021000Z2017-09-09T15:25:14ZILR<div><h3 style="padding: 0px; line-height: 1.2; clear: left; font-size: 1.125em; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">The page contains 2 quotes:</span><br/></span></h3></div>
<div><ol style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em; list-style: decimal outside;"><li style="padding: 0px; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Cllr James Larking clarifies what to expect from the dropin session on 28.Nov.2016 (</span><a style="color: rgb(43, 115, 183); outline: none; background-image: url(data; background-position: 0px center; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/roytongreenbelt/permalink/1899581836946289/" title="https://www.facebook.com/groups/roytongreenbelt/permalink/1899581836946289/">source</a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">)</span></li><li style="padding: 0px; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Cllr Steve Bashforth gives his overview of the situation (</span><a style="color: rgb(43, 115, 183); outline: none; background-image: url(data; background-position: 0px center; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/roytongreenbelt/permalink/1899594963611643/" title="https://www.facebook.com/groups/roytongreenbelt/permalink/1899594963611643/">source</a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">)</span></li></ol><hr style="padding: 0px; border-top-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-width: 1px 0px; text-align: center; clear: both;"/><div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">Hello everyone,</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">Just a bit of clarification regarding this, from our (Royton Councillors) point of view.</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">Firstly, we share a lot of the concerns that have been raised on here and in person to myself and I'm sure the other Councillors. Whilst we all know there is a need for houses and job opportunities in Royton and across the borough, this has to be done in a way that benefits everybody. I'm not going to go in to the arguments for and against, as I am sure we are all aware of them. We just wanted to clarify the process and what people can expect on Monday and going forward.</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">The event on Monday at Royton Library is a drop in session. It will not be in the form of a public meeting, and officers from the council will sit down with individuals and small groups of 2-4 people and answer any questions. It's not being done on an appointment basis. There will also be additional council officers on hand to help manage the flow of people and to make sure everybody gets the chance to have a chat with the officers and put their thoughts across. Alongside this, the Royton Councillors will also be present so if anybody wants to discuss this with us there will also be that opportunity.</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">What is currently taking place is a non-statutory consultation, to try and make sure as many people as possible can inform the discussion and help to shape this strategy. Although the appearance of maps and shaded areas on them is somewhat startling, it has to be emphasised that this is the formulation of a 25 year strategy, and a lot of this can and most probably will change.</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">I'll finish by reiterating that scores of people turning up at the same time expecting a public meeting will not help anybody.</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">As has been advertised this is a drop in session, and we want as many people as possible to share their views, be it in person or online, through the GMSF website. There will be multiple further chances for consultation before any plans for any area are even drawn up and we are a long long way from a spade going in the ground.</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">Hope this has clarified what people can expect on Monday and we hope to see as many of you there on Monday as possible.</span></div><hr style="padding: 0px; border-top-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-width: 1px 0px; text-align: center; clear: both;"/><div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">The next quote is a followup from Cllr Steve Bashforth</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">Just to agree with what James has said and to add my bit. Although this is only a provisional search for possible sites that could be used over the next 20 years plus, I am not at all happy that Royton and Shaw have been seen by Greater Manchester as being possibly able to supply all the land that Oldham Borough MUST put forward as part of Greater Manchester's contribution to national UK wide housing and business expansion needs.</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">Bear in mind that this is not just a Royton or Shaw thing its Greater Manchester wide and affects our neighbouring towns just as much. It’s also important to realise that although GM have picked areas in Royton and Shaw for this search there are ZERO plans submitted for any of the sites shown in Royton so even in the very, very worst case scenario it would be still be a very long time, years even before any building started. We are not even anywhere near that and there are still around 2 years or so before the issue is finalised.</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">Now I’m NOT defending this, I don’t like it nor do my colleagues and so we (the Royton cllrs) are writing up our submission to GM to show there are many things wrong with this first draft and we intend to highlight them all.</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">Just take one site as a brief example, Hanging Chadder. Briefly, It’s difficult to see how this site could accommodate 60 houses let alone the 600 claimed. The topography is wrong, the location is wrong, the transport links are inadequate, etc. etc. The same can be said for some of the other sites. As I say, this is just a very brief example but we are preparing very detailed submissions on ALL the Royton sites shown. I’m certain the Shaw & Crompton cllrs will be doing the same for their areas as well.</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">There is a very real need for good quality housing and industry but it must be in the right place and done at the right time. Please come and speak to us next Monday but please bear in mind that neither the session in Royton on the 28th nor the previous Shaw session have ever been advertised as meetings by OMBC. They are drop-in sessions despite the persistent references to meetings on FB. Again we will be there to speak to as many people as we can in the time but there will be many other opportunities to speak to us over the coming weeks, months and even year or so. Steve B</span></div></div><div><br/></div>
Royton councillors joint objectionhttp://iloveroyton.postach.io/post/royton-councillors-joint-objection2017-09-09T15:25:20.855000Z2017-09-09T15:24:27ZILR<div><h3 style="padding: 0px; line-height: 1.2; clear: left; font-size: 1.125em; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">To whom it may concern,</span><br/></span></h3></div>
<div><div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">Greater Manchester Spatial Framework</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">Draft plan consultation 2016-17</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">We are writing to respond to the consultation on the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework, as the three elected Councillors on Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council for the ward of Royton North. These comments are primarily related to the area we represent and serve, but also to the wider implications and proposals contained within the GMSF.</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">Below we have set out the issues we wish to be considered at this stage of the consultation. We write with reference to the draft version of the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework (GMSF), which is currently out for public consultation, and to place on record our objection to to two sites proposed for inclusion, namely the area known as ‘Hanging Chadder’ (28.8.10) and NG2, the land east and west of A627M (28.3.4). We also believe that the methodology and process that has brought us to this point and its justifications are deeply flawed, and that a major rethink is required to make this plan viable and make Greater Manchester the successful, vibrant, dynamic region its residents deserve.</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">Before discussing in detail our issues with the above named sites, we would like to point out what we believe to be serious flaws in the justification and methodology of the draft proposals.</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">Firstly, all of the supporting evidence and extrapolation of population growth was conducted pre-Brexit. Although reference to the potential impact of Brexit is referenced in 1.3.3, this point itself proclaims that the forecasts are based on “our assumptions". Considering that this work was undertaken in 2015, when the prospect of a vote to leave the European Union was underestimated, it is crucial to the viability of this project that this evidence base is revisited and reassessed in the light of the changed macro-environment we now find ourselves in.</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">Since that vote on June 23rd, the Office for Budget Responsibility, the International Monetary Fund and the UK Chancellor have all downgraded their growth forecasts for the British economy. It is somewhat implausible that, in the face of an increasingly difficult economic outlook, a year on year increase of 2.5% in economic output is a sensible figure to continue to base the framework on. When existing industrial estates such as Stakehill Industrial Estate and the Acorn Centre in Oldham are currently operating well below full capacity, the case for massive industrial expansion becomes even more difficult to justify. This is in addition to the plethora of available units at Salmon Fields in Royton, the development agreed on the Foxdenton site and a range of sites across the north of the borough that would be more suitable for industrial expansion (we will return to this point later).</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">The entire modelling basis upon which this draft document has been set should, in our opinion, be re-evaluated, as with all national projections predicting a decrease in population influx following Brexit, the fundamental argument for this extent of development seems flawed. This point is further reinforced by points 1.3.1 and 1.3.2, which states that the evidence base was established in November 2014. Again, the economic outlook and all projections since point to economic growth slowing at best, and the numbers of people coming in to this country reducing due to increased controls.</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">Secondly, due to an ageing population and changes in societal norms, the biggest increase in demand is expected to be for single person accommodation and small families, according to research carried out by the Office for National Statistics. Whilst we acknowledge that our borough has a low council tax base and there is a need for a greater diversification in the housing offer especially in the light of planned changes to Local Government Funding, it would be remiss and short-sighted to propose the building of schemes such as those outlined in the draft GMSF and not take this into account.</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">Thirdly, the process that is being undertaken must be addressed. Rather than a discussion about the merits of such an over-arching strategy, the framework itself seems to be the justification in and of itself for development. Rather a case of the cart being put in front of the horse it would seem. This has only served to heighten our residents’ fears and concerns that this entire process is much further along than it is. The fact that this is just a draft document at a non-statutory consultation stage and a full statutory process has not yet started is not clear. The justification for the strategy itself is lost in the furore over accusations of land grabs of greenbelt. As part of this procedural issue, it has not been made clear who has offered the sites under consultation for consideration. It is not immediately clear to the public who is responsible for this process – something that has been fed back to us on many, many occasions over the past couple of months. The conflation of the Call For Sites stage with the Draft Consultation stage has left residents feeling detached and somewhat subverted by the process, and that it is a ‘done deal’. Drop In sessions across the borough have been held on a seemingly ad-hoc basis, with just one session held in Royton despite the overwhelming majority of the proposed development for the borough of Oldham being in our town. </span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">The consultation process in Oldham highlights how little is understood about the need for and aims of a Strategic Framework and the drawing of lines on a series of maps has led to ‘Save the Greenbelt’ groups being set up across Gm, making it much harder to have a constructive discussion about what economic development should look like over the next 20-30 years.</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">This brings our submission on to another fundamental flaw in the proposed sites and process with regards to Royton. Upon the publication of the draft, the local elected members for Royton approached the head of planning to establish what was already in the Housing Land Supply in our town, as we had put together a list of around 10 sites that would remove the need for both sites mentioned in this submission to be considered for housing purposes. The majority of these sites have not been taken into consideration, and we believe that this arises from a complete disregard in the draft document of a Brownfield First policy. It is our firm conviction that there are sufficient brownfield sites in Royton and across the borough that would more than satisfy the stated growth needed in the draft.</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">Indeed, Oldham Council’s own Site Allocations Development Plan Document makes no mention of the majority of these sites and actually talks about listing some 25 hectares across Royton for protection. We believe that it is most prudent to reset discussion on this strategy, and widen it to include all aspects of growth drivers for the city region.</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">The sites in Royton that we believe should be considered are as follows;</span></div><ul style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em; list-style: square outside;"><li style="padding: 0px; color: rgb(153, 153, 153);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Former Our Ladys RC High School site</span></li><li style="padding: 0px; color: rgb(153, 153, 153);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Byron Street School</span></li><li style="padding: 0px; color: rgb(153, 153, 153);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Thornham Mill</span></li><li style="padding: 0px; color: rgb(153, 153, 153);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Edge Lane Street</span></li><li style="padding: 0px; color: rgb(153, 153, 153);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Vine Mill, Middleton Road</span></li><li style="padding: 0px; color: rgb(153, 153, 153);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Grape Mill, Union Street</span></li><li style="padding: 0px; color: rgb(153, 153, 153);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Old Police Station site on Park Street</span></li><li style="padding: 0px; color: rgb(153, 153, 153);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Lyon Mill, Heyside</span></li><li style="padding: 0px; color: rgb(153, 153, 153);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Land between Radcliffe Street and High Barn Street</span></li><li style="padding: 0px; color: rgb(153, 153, 153);"/></ul><div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">We have been assured by the head of Planning and Infrastructure at Oldham Council that there is a ‘Brownfield First’ policy in Oldham, however this is contradicted by the proposed Royton North sites in this draft with both being green belt. Upon further examination of the list of sites in the current Housing Land Supply, the majority of the sites above are not included. It is our belief, and that of the overwhelming majority of Royton residents, that a much more comprehensive review of all Brownfield sites in Royton and across the borough is needed to ensure that any development on greenbelt is avoided. </span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">Government Planning guidance was updated in October 2014 with the stated aim to enhance local authorities’ ability to “safeguard their local area against urban sprawl, and protect the green lungs around towns and cities". National Planning Policy on building on greenbelt land is explicit – it should only be done in the most exceptional of circumstances. The case of greenbelt development has not been made, especially when there are a plethora of brownfield sites that are available for development. It is our firm belief that the exceptional circumstances do not exist.</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">This is further supported by the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE), who have previously said: “The latest National Land Used Database shows that Greater Manchester has 2,721 hectares (of brownfield and unused land), the highest amount in the North West, which does blight areas when left in a neglected and vacant condition."</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">“CPRE believes that the GMSF must focus attention on bringing back into use this wasted land resource. Land assessed as suitable for housing in Greater Manchester is 1,309 hectares and at an average build rate of 40 houses per hectare this equates to 52,360 houses. It would be perverse if brownfield land, which is generally located in more central and therefore accessible locations is not successfully reused in advance of allocating further greenfield land."</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">This is particularly relevant to the proposed sites in Royton. It is somewhat bemusing to designate large swathes of the greenbelt for potential development when there is substantial brownfield land that could and should be used first, as outlined above.</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">With reference to our earlier point regarding the type of properties needed, brownfield sites and old mills in particular would be much more relevant. Any increase in costs could be met by further devolution of taxation, such as Stamp Duty, as called for by Jim McMahon MP. It is somewhat disjointed that a strategy such as this can be put out for consultation, when the assorted councils have neither the funds to build or the ability to support the building with the requisite infrastructure investment. Although this is not within the remit of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority currently, a campaign could and should be brought about to put pressure on the Government to devolve true power and decision making responsibility to the region, through both the GMCA and the soon to be elected Mayor. This brings us on to our next concern, namely the concentration of development in the north of the borough of Oldham, and the concerns over impact on the local infrastructure. At this stage of the process, only sites in Royton and Shaw (primarily Royton) have been forwarded for consideration. One of the overarching themes of the proposed developments is a requirement for ‘aspirational housing’. Whilst we understand the reasons for this, and wholeheartedly support the vision for Oldham, the areas proposed already have a large percentage of the higher council tax band properties within Oldham, along with Saddleworth. When taken into consideration with the projection of future demographic changes over the coming decades, densely packed infill building on precious green belt land such as Hanging Chadder is even more difficult to justify.</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">The Borough of Oldham and the districts of which it is comprised all have their own unique identity and characteristics. Royton, and the north of the town are renowned for the natural beauty of Tandle Hills, providing a tourist attraction that is popular across the region.. In a time of increasing pressures on budgets and health and social care, a strategy of prevention as opposed to cure is crucial in keeping an ageing population healthy. We as a society are encouraged to walk on a regular basis and maintain an active lifestyle. The scale of development proposed surrounding Tandle Hill Country Park would greatly diminish this and cause incalculable damage to the health and wellbeing of generations to come. Indeed, recent research has pointed to an increase in dementia relative to traffic volume, something that would be exponentially increased were these proposals to be realised. Not only this, but Tandle Hill Park is also a Site of Biological importance for its fungi and bird populations, according to the Oldham Council website. The proposed development could result in catastrophic damage to the environment through pollution. Much more detailed assessment would need to be undertaken in order to gauge the impact of any development, even on brownfield sites. However this brings us back to the point that the selection of proposed sites in Royton is in direct contrast to one of the stated aims of the GMSF. To quote the Executive Summary, “They (development sites) must also be designed to minimise any adverse impacts on the green belt." Surely the most effective way of minimising impact on the greenbelt would be to minimise, if not remove, all green belt development from the Framework.</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">With regards to the increase in traffic, this could have the most devastating impact. The proposals for Hanging Chadder and Thornham Fold would see somewhere in the region of 2,500 homes built. With these homes having several bedrooms, and being aimed at demographics with more disposable income, it is not unreasonable to estimate that each house will have on average 2 vehicles per household. In the immediate vicinity of Royton North alone, this will add approximately 5,000 vehicles. When a wider view is taken, this 5,000 would be in addition to thousands of extra vehicles with the new residents on developments in Cowlishaw Green and the Beal Valley development, possibly doubling this number. A growth of around 5,000 properties and as many as 10,000 people would see Royton’s populations increase in size by 50%. </span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">This is unsustainable growth by any measure, and although the GMSF draft talks about the requisite infrastructure investment accompanying this growth and providing the schools, medical services and other facilities needed to accommodate this expansion, it is not within the remit of the GMCA to deliver these. Indeed, the trend in bus services in the north of Royton has been downward, with services to Manchester reducing at an alarming rate over the past few years. The expansion of Royton and Crompton Secondary School in the south of the town is in serious doubt due to funding issues. It is somewhat wishful thinking to add thousands more houses to this scenario without the Spatial Framework forming part of a much wider ranging and comprehensive strategy for growth in Greater Manchester.</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">Further concerns around the concentration of development is an environmental one. The Hanging Chadder area has long acted as a natural water table. However following a recent period of heavy rainfall surface water ran down and flooded properties along Rochdale Road and properties on Dogford Road and Fir Lane. To remove this natural barrier would lead to an increase in flooding across a large swathe of Royton. Further problems arose when the 19th century sewer system failed, leading to a sinkhole on Rochdale Road, the main road that would serve both proposed developments in Royton North. This is the latest sinkhole to appear across Greater Manchester, which results from an outdated system serving the region. It is infeasible that the volume of development being proposed could be arrived at without substantial investment in this and numerous other services which have been referenced both in this submission and elsewhere. Again, this reinforces the need for the Spatial Framework to be part of an overall strategy for modernising Greater Manchester, to ensure that the infrastructure of the region can facilitate the growth needed for the area.</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">Another aspect of the draft that is very disappointing is that it appears to do nothing to reverse the north/south divide within Greater Manchester with regards to types of employment and the distribution of wealth drivers. The executive summary states that all office space on a strategic level should be located within Manchester city centre, with areas like Stakehill being expanded to accommodate much greater volumes of logistical and warehousing sites. This is somewhat juxtaposed to the housing offer being proposed. Also, it completely fails to take advantage of the recent extension of the Metrolink network to Rochdale through Oldham, and also concentrates high end jobs in the centre and south of the region whilst consigning the north of the region, and Oldham in particular, to low paid jobs. </span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">In Summary</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">In its current format, we believe that the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework lacks the breadth and depth of vision to deliver the required change for the communities across Greater Manchester.</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">We believe that the inclusion of large swathes of greenbelt land is both against the wishes of local residents in Royton and beyond, but also totally unnecessary in the absence of a sufficient brownfield development strategy. The depth of feeling regarding this was seen in our ward by the excellently attended march and demonstration on January 2nd 2017, culminating in a rally at the Monument in Tandle Hill Country Park. Allied with the thousands of responses that have been received by this consultation so far, it would seem somewhat perverse that in the midst of a great devolution of power to local people that their views were not seriously taken into consideration.</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">We believe that there needs to be a fundamental rethink of the strategy that underpins the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework, to take a more comprehensive approach and includes areas such as transport infrastructure, the continued merger and of health and social care, additional school places and how they will be provided. Special attention must be paid to traffic congestion, and a detailed strategy developed that starts to combat the problem now.</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">The current draft of the GMSF contradicts the consultation of 2015, which says that the Spatial Framework should be a “plan for long term success not just short-term development". This draft appears to place the need to build housing above all else and it would be short sighted to continue down this path without much more thought and research.</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">We object most vehemently to the inclusion of Hanging Chadder and the land surrounding Tandle Hill County Park, and wish to see these sites removed from the next draft of the Spatial Framework. These sites can be replaced by the ample brownfield sites in Royton and across the borough of Oldham.</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">We hope that the GMCA will take on board the views of not only elected representatives such as councillors and MP’s, but in particular the tens of thousands of residents from Royton and across Greater Manchester who have voiced their opinions regarding a variety of issues surrounding the Spatial Framework.</span></div>
<div style="padding: 0px; -en-paragraph: true; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="-en-paragraph: true;">We look forward to continuing to work with residents, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, MP’s and the individual councils to deliver the change that our residents expect and deserve.</span></div>
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Job vacancy at Red Robin Pre-schoolhttp://iloveroyton.postach.io/post/job-vacancy-at-red-robin-pre-school2017-09-09T14:56:33.889000Z2016-01-19T16:01:58ZILR<div>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">at Gravelhole Methodist Church</span></b></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:20.0pt">Term Time Only</span></b></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:28.0pt">Required as from
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:28.0pt">5 morning sessions per week
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center"><i><span style="font-size:20.0pt">dependent on qualifications and experience</span></i></p>
<p align="center" style="text-align:center"><i><span style="font-size:20.0pt">The Pre-School is preferably seeking a person with</span></i></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:28.0pt">Application forms and further details are available from Red Robin Pre-School manager.</span></p>
<p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:28.0pt">Contact:
<i><u>Mobile</u>: </i> <b>07884 165351</b></span></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:28.0pt">Closing date 3.00 pm Thursday 04/02/16</span></b><span style="font-size:28.0pt">.</span></p>
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New fudge stall on Royton Markethttp://iloveroyton.postach.io/post/new-fudge-stall-on-royton-market2017-09-09T14:56:35.924000Z2016-01-19T11:34:36ZILR
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New 'Friends of Thorp' Group meetinghttp://iloveroyton.postach.io/post/new-friends-of-thorp-group-meeting2017-09-09T14:56:33.023000Z2016-01-11T20:48:29ZILR<div>First 'Friends of Thorp' meeting is being held this Thursday 14th January at Royton cricket club at 8pm. We are hoping to see parents and members of the community who are interested in fundraising and social events for Thorp school in Royton. Please come along and show your support and 'like'our new page on Facebook: </div>
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<div>Thanks Claire Howard and Shelley Grumbridge (Thorp school Governors). </div>
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Royton Market, every Thursday, 9am - 4pmhttp://iloveroyton.postach.io/post/royton-market-every-thursday-9am-4pm2017-09-09T14:56:33.507000Z2016-01-11T10:38:11ZILR
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<p>Did you know there’s a bustling Market in Royton Precinct every Thursday?
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<p>Come along on and browse over 30 stalls, each selling something unique, have a natter and enjoy a cuppa.
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<p>Try some fresh, local, meat. Get your hands on some fresh veg. Purchase a wheel of the finest cheese. Find the right bargains for you or just come and say hi.
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Traffic calming Rochdale Rd - Oozewood Rd (ish) up to past Tandle Hill Rd (ish)http://iloveroyton.postach.io/post/traffic-calming-rochdale-rd-oozewood-rd-ish-up-to-past-tandle-hill-rd-ish2017-09-09T14:56:32.187000Z2016-01-07T18:09:45ZILR
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<p>I can't believe there are no traffic calming measures on Rochdale Rd on this stretch that's like Brands Hatch, daily. I wondered if it had been raised in the past and either a) was not supported by residents b) was somehow deemed not necessary or c) it's
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Sports Equipment Foundhttp://iloveroyton.postach.io/post/sports-equipment-found2017-09-09T14:56:32.092000Z2016-01-04T20:23:17ZILR<div>We found a bag of footballs and nets in Clayton Playing fields car park last night. Suspect they may have been left by one of the Sunday football teams. </div>
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<div><div style="font-size:85%;color:#575757">Sent from my Samsung device</div></div>Oldham and Rochdale Astronomyhttp://iloveroyton.postach.io/post/oldham-and-rochdale-astronomy2017-09-09T14:56:32.307000Z2015-12-29T21:03:17ZILR<div dir="ltr">Oldham & Rochdale Astronomy was developed to provide an on-line social community, where people can share images; ask for help and advice; be provided with information on what they can look for in the sky at a given time; and to generally support people with a passion for astronomy, whilst also developing awareness and understanding of the skies above.<div><div><br clear="none"/></div>
<div>We do not charge membership fees ..... this is just for fun, with the main goal of astronomy outreach.<br clear="none"/></div>
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<div>Oldham is blessed with it Pennine location, being just far enough away from the bright lights of Manchester city centre to enjoy a reduced amount of light pollution whereby some very spectacular objects in space can be viewed with a simple pair of binoculars,</div>
<div>a small telescope or a digital camera and a tripod. It also benefits from there having some reasonably dark sky sites within the borough, which can be accessed by almost anybody.</div>
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<div>Oldham and Rochdale Astronomy</div>
<div>(Sarah Hall & Colin Campbell)</div>
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<div>Janet Goodwin</div></div>
Found Iphone - Rochdale Rd - Near the valley cut through to Thorpehttp://iloveroyton.postach.io/post/found-iphone-rochdale-rd-near-the-valley-cut-through-to-thorpe2017-09-09T14:56:31.366000Z2015-12-27T21:09:26ZILR<div><div dir="ltr"><div style="font-size:large">We have just found an iphone on Rochdale Rd, near to the opening to cut through to Thorpe down the valley. Near the Junction of Dogford Rd.<br clear="none"/><br clear="none"/></div></div>
<div style="font-size:large">If this is yours message me, it is locked so you will need to prove you can unlock it.<br clear="none"/><br clear="none"/></div>
<div style="font-size:large">Sharon<br clear="none"/></div></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color:#141823;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">Have a real Christmas tree you need to get rid of? Why not use our Christmas Tree Recycle service available in the New Year? We will be collecting on the 8th, 9th and 10th January. All you need
to do is visit <a shape="rect" href="http://www.charityxmastreecollection.com/" target="_blank">
<span style="color:#3B5998;text-decoration:none">www.charityxmastreecollection.com</span></a> fill in your details, pick your preferred date and leave the rest to us. Donations welcome.</span></p>
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<span lang="EN" style="color:#141823;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">We are also seeking volunteers with a van to give us a helping hand on those days (even half a day would be great!) If you can spare some time please give us a call on 0161 624 9984 or email info@drkershawshospice.org.uk
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<p><b><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">Vicki Lee</span></b><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-GB"><br clear="none"/>
Communications and Events Fundraiser</span></p>
<p><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">Dr Kershaw’s Hospice<span style="color:#365F91"><br clear="none"/>
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<br/><img src="http://postachio-images.s3.amazonaws.com/581b9e86-41ab-4c5e-86e8-4ad5c6635837/4c1420dd-5bd1-4b76-bc96-9d1dad8edd4d/f615af43-20b3-4c29-b82a-795cb6ada0a6.png" />Christmas Concert with Oldham Choral Society plus Oldham Band (Lees) on Fridayhttp://iloveroyton.postach.io/post/christmas-concert-with-oldham-choral-society-plus-oldham-band-lees-on-friday2017-09-09T14:56:30.512000Z2015-12-15T21:21:45ZILR<div dir="ltr"><div><p align="center" style="font-family:georgia,serif;text-align:center"><b><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"><font size="4">If you are free on Friday evening, join us for the</font></span></b></p><p align="center" style="font-family:georgia,serif;text-align:center"><font size="4"><b><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"></span></b><b><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif">Oldham Choral Society</span></b></font></p><p align="center" style="font-family:georgia,serif;text-align:center"><b><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"><font size="4">Christmas Concert</font></span></b></p><p align="center" style="font-family:georgia,serif;text-align:center"><font size="4"><b><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"></span></b><b><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif">with</span></b></font></p><p align="center" style="font-family:georgia,serif;text-align:center"><b><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"><font size="4">Oldham Band (Lees)</font></span></b></p><p align="center" style="font-family:georgia,serif;text-align:center"><b><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"><font size="4"><br clear="none"/></font></span></b></p><p align="center" style="font-family:georgia,serif;text-align:center"><font size="4"><b><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif">OLDHAM
PARISH CHURCH</span></b><b><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"></span></b></font></p>
<p align="center" style="font-family:georgia,serif;text-align:center"><b><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"><font size="4">FRIDAY
18<sup>th</sup> December 2015</font></span></b></p>
<p align="center" style="font-family:georgia,serif;text-align:center"><font size="4"><b><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif">AT
7.30 PM</span></b><b><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"></span></b></font></p>
<p align="center" style="font-family:georgia,serif;text-align:center"><b><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"><font size="4">Tickets: OCS Ticket Secretary </font></span></b></p>
<p align="center" style="font-family:georgia,serif;text-align:center"><b><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"><font size="4">Tel: 01457 832012</font></span></b></p>
<p align="center" style="font-family:georgia,serif;text-align:center"><b><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"><font size="4">or
at the door </font></span></b></p>
<p align="center" style="font-family:georgia,serif;text-align:center"><b><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"><font size="4">Adults
£7.50 School children £1.00</font></span></b></p><p align="center" style="font-family:georgia,serif;text-align:center"><b><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"><font size="4"><br clear="none"/></font></span></b></p><p align="center" style="font-family:georgia,serif;text-align:center"><b><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"><font size="4">Come to listen, sing some of the carols and join us </font></span></b></p><p align="center" style="font-family:georgia,serif;text-align:center"><b><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"><font size="4">for refreshments afterwards.</font></span></b></p><p align="center" style="font-family:georgia,serif;text-align:center"><b><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"><font size="4"><br clear="none"/></font></span></b></p><p align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><font face="Times New Roman, serif" size="4"><a shape="rect" href="http://www.oldhamchoral.org.uk/?page_id=1100">http://www.oldhamchoral.org.uk/?page_id=1100</a></font><br clear="none"/></b></p><p align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><font face="Times New Roman, serif"><span style="font-size:32px"><br clear="none"/></span></font></b></p><p align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><font face="Times New Roman, serif">Tricia</font></b></p></div><div><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><b><span style="font-size:24pt;font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"></span></b><br clear="none"/></div></div></div></div>
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Be Aware - Car Theftshttp://iloveroyton.postach.io/post/be-aware-car-thefts2017-09-09T14:56:30.617000Z2015-12-13T10:28:46ZILR<div>Be aware - a number of cars were broken into last night near Bleasdale Street. I have also heard this has happened on Thorp too. They are using a device to electronically disable car locks and taking whatever they can. The police got one of them last night, but make sure anything of any value is out of your car before someone else does !!!</div>
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Car reversed into minehttp://iloveroyton.postach.io/post/car-reversed-into-mine2017-09-09T14:56:30.116000Z2015-12-11T16:07:10ZILR<div><font size="2"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">My car a white Mercedes was parked on Radcliffe Street car park in Royton this morning. At approx 10.30 am another car reversed into mine, causing damage and drove off. A member of the public witnessed this and kindly left a note on my vehicle with the other cars details. If this thoughtful person was you, please can you contact me through the I love Royton forum. Thanks in advance. Mrs P</span></font>
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Crompton & Royton Christmas Collectionhttp://iloveroyton.postach.io/post/crompton-royton-christmas-collection-22017-09-09T14:56:29.964000Z2015-12-11T12:17:09ZILR<div><p><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:14.0pt">Crompton & Royton Rotary Club Christmas Collection.</span></b></p><p><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:14.0pt"> In Royton on Friday</span></b></p><p><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#141823">Hope to see lots of you out on the streets meeting Father Christmas</span></b></p><p><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#141823">And supporting our annual collection for local charities.</span></b></p><p><img src="http://postachio-images.s3.amazonaws.com/581b9e86-41ab-4c5e-86e8-4ad5c6635837/37c14be5-3eec-451a-bd04-c4d2a9824c53/d5d61796-0ecb-4965-8973-fd843edfe3d1.jpg" width="559" height="794"/><span lang="EN"></span></p></div>
Crompton & Royton Christmas Collection1http://iloveroyton.postach.io/post/crompton-royton-christmas-collection12017-09-09T14:56:29.784000Z2015-12-07T16:33:17ZILR<div><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Crompton & Royton Rotary Club Christmas Collection </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt">In Royton on Tuesday</span></p><p><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#141823">Hope to see lots of you out on the streets meeting Father Christmas</span></p><p><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#141823">Supporting our annual collection for local charities.</span></p><p><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#141823">For further information see: Crompton & Royton Rotary Club our Facebook page.</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"><a shape="rect" href="http://www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/homepage.php?ClubID=277">http://www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/homepage.php?ClubID=277</a> </span></p><p><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p><p><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Hoping to see you Crompton & Royton Rotary Club</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p></div><br/><img src="http://postachio-images.s3.amazonaws.com/581b9e86-41ab-4c5e-86e8-4ad5c6635837/79f007c6-a2ee-4c80-b347-e6a003e19a12/0727fc86-ea61-492b-9aae-39bc1c4c21e2.jpg" />Helping a local familyhttp://iloveroyton.postach.io/post/helping-a-local-family2017-09-09T14:56:29.139000Z2015-12-06T13:04:40ZILR<div dir="ltr"><div>Please help</div>
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<div>A local family and my best friend has recently passed away leaving 4 children 3 of them under the age of 16, Sharon was very ill and the doctors could not save her in time, they also did not know she was going to die, this was unexpected and a very big shock. </div>
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<div>The government will not help pay any to the funeral because Sharon had no assets, and due to Sharon being in hospital on the lead up to Christmas did not get anything for the kids.</div>
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<div>Please can you help even if you just give a little to the just giving page <a shape="rect" href="https://www.gofundme.com/x6dhx6as" target="_blank" style="font-size: 12pt;">https://www.gofundme.com/x6dhx6as</a> this is to help pay for the funeral.</div>
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<div>i am also hoping that toys Christmas presents could be donated to the family so the kids do not have to go without this Christmas.</div>
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<div>I know times are hard but please every little helps, if you can help in any small way we would be so grateful at this heartbreaking time.</div>
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<div>please if you can help in any way contact me by e-mail : staceygreenhalgh15@hotmail.co.uk </div>
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<div>Thank you all</div>
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<div>Stacey</div> </div>Crompton & Royton Christmas Collectionhttp://iloveroyton.postach.io/post/crompton-royton-christmas-collection2017-09-09T14:56:29.524000Z2015-12-02T11:03:49ZILR<div><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Crompton & Royton Rotary Club Christmas Collection </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Starts in Royton on Friday</span></p><p><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#141823">Hope to see lots of you out on the streets meeting Father Christmas</span></p><p><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#141823">Supporting our annual collection for local charities.</span></p><p><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#141823">For further information see: Crompton & Royton Rotary Club our Facebook page.</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"><a shape="rect" href="http://www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/homepage.php?ClubID=277">http://www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/homepage.php?ClubID=277</a> </span></p><p><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p><p><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Hoping to see you Cromton & Royton Rotary Club</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p><p><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#141823"> </span></p><p><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#141823"> </span></p><p><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#141823"> </span></p><p><span lang="EN"> </span></p></div><br/><img src="http://postachio-images.s3.amazonaws.com/581b9e86-41ab-4c5e-86e8-4ad5c6635837/d23f6062-5f7f-489f-a4c7-b4863a6bee15/e83cf799-6f23-498e-adaf-755e0c64f9ea.jpg" />Crompton & Royton Rotary Club Christmas Collectionhttp://iloveroyton.postach.io/post/crompton-royton-rotary-club-christmas-collection2017-09-09T14:56:28.555000Z2015-12-01T16:32:13ZILR<div><p><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Crompton & Royton Rotary Club Christmas Collection </span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Starts in Royton on Friday</span></b></p><p><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#141823">Hope to see lots of you out on the streets meeting Father Christmas</span></b></p><p><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#141823">And supporting our annual collection for local charities.</span></b></p><p><span lang="EN" style="color:#141823"> </span></p><p><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-GB"><img src="http://postachio-images.s3.amazonaws.com/581b9e86-41ab-4c5e-86e8-4ad5c6635837/49f137d5-9c57-4c81-859f-063493175133/b4c4d429-cecd-40e6-b6e4-5a7813953770.jpg" width="559" height="794"/></span></p><p> </p><p>Best Wishes to all from Crompton & Royton Rotary Club.</p></div>
Puppy training classeshttp://iloveroyton.postach.io/post/puppy-training-classes2017-09-09T14:56:28.686000Z2015-11-30T18:11:46ZILR<div>Hi,<br clear="none"/>I was just wondering if the lovely people of Royton would be able to recommend any puppy training classes nearby? Thank you!<br clear="none"/><br clear="none"/>Sent from my iPhone<br clear="none"/>-- <br clear="none"/>This email and its attachments are confidential and are intended for the <br clear="none"/>above named recipient only. If this has come to you in error, please notify <br clear="none"/>the sender immediately and delete this email from your system. You must <br clear="none"/>take no action based on this and you must not copy or disclose any part of <br clear="none"/>its contents to any person or organisation.<br clear="none"/><br clear="none"/><br clear="none"/>The school may be required to disclose this email (or any response to it) <br clear="none"/>under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, unless the information in it is <br clear="none"/>covered by one of the exemptions in the Act.<br clear="none"/><br clear="none"/><br clear="none"/>This email message has been checked for the presence of computer viruses, <br clear="none"/>however, we would advise that the recipient(s) should always follow good IT <br clear="none"/>practice by ensuring the email together with any attachments are checked <br clear="none"/>for viruses. We cannot accept any responsibility for any damage or loss <br clear="none"/>caused by software viruses.</div>
Keys found near precincthttp://iloveroyton.postach.io/post/keys-found-near-precinct2017-09-09T14:56:27.724000Z2015-11-27T19:06:50ZILR<div>Hello ILR. I have found a set of keys near royton precinct just this minute (friday 27th 18:40) </div>
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<div>- Ms LB <br clear="none"/></div>
Back To Netball Session at Oldham Sport for All Centrehttp://iloveroyton.postach.io/post/back-to-netball-session-at-oldham-sport-for-all-centre2017-09-09T14:56:28.147000Z2015-11-24T14:24:05ZILR
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<p>Hope you are well. Fancy playing the game you loved at school or want to try it for the first time? Come along to the sessions at Oldham Sport for all Centre 6.30-7.30 lead by a level 2 coach.
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<p><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-GB"><img src="http://postachio-images.s3.amazonaws.com/581b9e86-41ab-4c5e-86e8-4ad5c6635837/3b205a2f-20eb-410e-b600-e3a63eeeb9c5/c0197fd0-2a49-416d-8218-343c29128879.jpg" width="310" height="223"/></span></p>
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<p><b><u>What do you need?</u></b></p>
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<p>Trainers, sports kit, some water and a “can do" attitude!</p>
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<p><b><u>What can I expect?</u></b></p>
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<p>We will get you warm with fun drills, then refresher of skills, active games then a match of netball.</p>
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<p>Please feel free to email me or call me if you have any questions!!!</p>
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<p><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">Jenny Leach</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB"></span></p>
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Air Athletics Cheerleaders Christmas Fundraiser Sunday 13th Decemberhttp://iloveroyton.postach.io/post/air-athletics-cheerleaders-christmas-fundraiser-sunday-13th-december2017-09-09T14:56:27.624000Z2015-11-19T15:43:13ZILR<div>Air Athletics Cheerleaders will be holding a Christmas party fundraising event & cheerleader awards presentation on 13th December at The Oldham Academy North Sports Hall 1pm - 3.30pm. Everyone is welcome, the more the merrier! Lots of festive fun with DJ, party games, raffle, cake stall, Disco Dome, Candy Cart & much more! Entry is £1 and this entitles you to a raffle ticket.For more info check us out on our social media pages:<br clear="none"/><br clear="none"/><a shape="rect" href="https://www.facebook.com/AirAthleticsCheerandDance">https://www.facebook.com/AirAthleticsCheerandDance</a><br clear="none"/><a shape="rect" href="https://mobile.twitter.com/airathletics">https://mobile.twitter.com/airathletics</a><br clear="none"/><a shape="rect" href="https://instagram.com/airathleticscheerleaders">https://instagram.com/airathleticscheerleaders</a>/<br clear="none"/><br clear="none"/>Coach Natasha<br/><img src="http://postachio-images.s3.amazonaws.com/581b9e86-41ab-4c5e-86e8-4ad5c6635837/8d13527f-f7ae-4b26-b9d4-d98028650003/371b3925-efb5-4eee-bd83-5373aa3ff1e1.jpg" /></div>
North Chadderton Christmas Market Saturday 14th Novemberhttp://iloveroyton.postach.io/post/north-chadderton-christmas-market-saturday-14th-november2017-09-09T14:56:27.265000Z2015-11-14T07:58:38ZILR<div>Come along to North Chadderton School Christmas Market today, Saturday 14th November 11-2pm. Over 30 stalls, Santa’s Grotto, food and drink, games for all ages with big prizes such as a PS4, iPad mini and vouchers for shopping and days out.Friends of North Chadderton<br/><a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/postachio-files/581b9e86-41ab-4c5e-86e8-4ad5c6635837/e27108ac-0aeb-4d5a-9b7c-d18fb49829d7/2e0cb022-4d00-4435-bfbf-3e2c6a53b9cc_orig.pdf" target="_blank">Download PDF</a></div>
Mahdlo open mic nights Sat 28th of NOVhttp://iloveroyton.postach.io/post/mahdlo-open-mic-nights-sat-28th-of-nov2017-09-09T14:56:27.166000Z2015-11-13T11:39:58ZILR<div>Mahdlo is having an open mic night on the last Saturday of every month until the new year.<br clear="none"/></div>
<div>This is a great opportunity for anyone looking for some new music or looking to support others, <br clear="none"/></div>
<div>or you are looking to establish yourself as an act.<br clear="none"/></div>
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<div>Hope to see you there<br clear="none"/></div>
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<div>Joshua Merron <br clear="none"/></div>
<div>Square1studios.org</div>
<br/><img src="http://postachio-images.s3.amazonaws.com/581b9e86-41ab-4c5e-86e8-4ad5c6635837/4b015b8b-1fd9-45fd-9e07-332b94291001/fd1cd454-7a63-4e5c-baa5-f801ebaf5f50.jpg" />Missing doghttp://iloveroyton.postach.io/post/missing-dog2017-09-09T14:56:26.216000Z2015-11-09T21:00:50ZILR<div>Please post this</div>
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<div>Missing female dog, black new found land black collar with silver bits in it tandle hill area if found or heard anything please contact 07496468237<div><br clear="none"/></div><br clear="none"/><div><br clear="none"/></div>
<div> Allysha diggle</div></div>
Open Even at The GM UTC 12th Novemberhttp://iloveroyton.postach.io/post/open-even-at-the-gm-utc-12th-november2017-09-09T14:56:26.294000Z2015-11-09T14:16:41ZILR
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<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#141823;background:white">The GM UTC are holding an open event next Thursday 12th November at their £9m facility in the heart of Oldham. The GM UTC is aimed at 14-19
year olds and specialises is Sustainable Engineering. Come along any time between 6pm and 9pm and discover the exciting world of engineering. Register at<span> </span></span><a shape="rect" href="http://thegm.co.uk/whats-new/open-events/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#3B5998;background:white;text-decoration:none">http://thegm.co.uk/whats-new/open-events/</span></a></p>
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<p>Follow us on Facebook: <a shape="rect" href="https://www.facebook.com/gmseutc?_rdr=p">
https://www.facebook.com/gmseutc?_rdr=p</a></p>
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<p>Contact <a shape="rect" href="mailto:enquiries@thegm.co.uk">enquiries@thegm.co.uk</a> for more information.</p>
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Fwd: Royton Hall Togetherhttp://iloveroyton.postach.io/post/fwd-royton-hall-together2017-09-09T14:56:26.049000Z2015-11-09T09:36:24ZILR<div><br clear="none"/><br clear="none"/>Kind Regards<br clear="none"/><div><br clear="none"/></div>
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<div><br clear="none"/><div><br clear="none"/><div><br clear="none"/></div></div></div></div><div><br clear="none"/>Begin forwarded message:<br clear="none"/><br clear="none"/></div><blockquote><div><b>From:</b> Karen McLean <<a shape="rect" href="mailto:kazbonbaz@live.co.uk">kazbonbaz@live.co.uk</a>><br clear="none"/><b>Date:</b> 7 November 2015 at 16:30:14 GMT<br clear="none"/><b>To:</b> Roy Ton <<a shape="rect" href="mailto:iloveroyton@gmail.com">iloveroyton@gmail.com</a>><br clear="none"/><b>Subject:</b> <b>Royton Hall Together#published @<a shape="rect" href="http://iloveroyton.postach.io">iloveroyton.postach.io</a></b><br clear="none"/><br clear="none"/></div></blockquote><div></div><blockquote><div>
<div dir="ltr"> <div style="display: inline-block;"> <span> </span> <div style="display: inline-block;"><img src="http://postachio-images.s3.amazonaws.com/581b9e86-41ab-4c5e-86e8-4ad5c6635837/fa92030d-59ff-4fcf-9f22-7d4034764aa8/393f1eb9-34a3-4ae9-970c-3c01b0b23516.jpg" width="340" height="175"/></div> <span> </span></div> <br clear="none"/>Hi. I was wondering whether ILR could help us out. <br clear="none"/>My name is Karen McLean and I am the Chairperson of Royton Hall Together. We are a new PTA based at Royton Hall Primary School. <br clear="none"/>We are currently organising our first Christmas Fair for the 16th December 2015 at 5pm until 7pm.<br clear="none"/><br clear="none"/>We are looking for donations of prizes/gifts which will be raffled off at the fair and was wondering whether the good people/businesses of Royton could help.<br clear="none"/> All donations will be greatly appreciated by the staff, parents and children.<br clear="none"/> <br clear="none"/> Funds raised on the evening will go towards buying a netball kit for our school team. <br clear="none"/><br clear="none"/>Would it be possible to post this on ILR to help get us up and running and make our first event the best it could be? <br clear="none"/><br clear="none"/>Kind Regards<br clear="none"/><br clear="none"/>Karen McLean<br clear="none"/> </div>
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<span> </span></div> <br clear="none"/>Hi. I was wondering whether ILR could help us out. <br clear="none"/>My name is Karen McLean and I am the Chairperson of Royton Hall Together. We are a new PTA based at Royton Hall Primary School. <br clear="none"/>We are currently organising our first Christmas Fair for the 16th December 2015 at 5pm until 7pm.<br clear="none"/><br clear="none"/>We are looking for donations of prizes/gifts which will be raffled off at the fair and was wondering whether the good people/businesses of Royton could help.<br clear="none"/> All donations will be greatly appreciated by the staff, parents and children.<br clear="none"/> <br clear="none"/> Funds raised on the evening will go towards buying a netball kit for our school team. <br clear="none"/><br clear="none"/>Would it be possible to post this on ILR to help get us up and running and make our first event the best it could be? <br clear="none"/><br clear="none"/>Kind Regards<br clear="none"/><br clear="none"/>Karen McLean<br clear="none"/> </div>Found cathttp://iloveroyton.postach.io/post/found-cat2017-09-09T14:56:25.717000Z2015-11-06T17:47:11ZILR<div><p dir="ltr">Cat found today evening on Turf Lane in royton, please call 07825728864 </p>
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FLY HIGH FOR MACEY MOOhttp://iloveroyton.postach.io/post/fly-high-for-macey-moo2017-09-09T14:56:24.053000Z2015-11-04T11:14:03ZILR<div><div>PLEASE VOTE SHARE THE LINK WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS WE NEED AS MANY VOTES AS WE CAN GET 🙏🏻 On Sunday 11th October my beautiful cousin , Macey, gained her angel wings at 17 months old. </div>
<div>Thomson Airlines have a competition for naming aeroplanes, in her honour her mummy has entered her name, Macey Moo X. </div>
<div>I would really appreciate it if you could take just 2 mins of your time to share and vote for this gorgeous little princess. </div>
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<div><a shape="rect" href="http://nameourplane.com/name/macey-moo-x">http://nameourplane.com/name/macey-moo-x</a></div><br clear="none"/>Sent from my iPhone</div>Fashion Evening at Thornham St James' School on Wednesday 25th November 2015, 7pmhttp://iloveroyton.postach.io/post/fashion-evening-at-thornham-st-james-school-on-wednesday-25th-november-2015-7pm2017-09-09T14:56:24.104000Z2015-10-19T21:32:49ZILR<div><div style="color:#000; background-color:#fff; font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, Sans-Serif;font-size:12px"><div dir="ltr">Thornham St James' Parent Support Group are holding a Fashion Evening on Wednesday 25th November 2015, 7pm at Thornham St James' School, Royton. Admission is £3 and includes a glass of wine or soft drink. Come along for a fun evening for the chance to buy early Christmas presents or even treat yourself to an outfit from leading retailers at discounted prices. Admission is to over 16's only. For tickets or further information please contact Emma Martin on 07709364120 or Rachel Walker on 07813830072 or e-mail tsjpsg@hotmail.co.uk</div></div>
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FREE courses to help manage your mental health from Tameside, Oldham and Glossop Mindhttp://iloveroyton.postach.io/post/free-courses-to-help-manage-your-mental-health-from-tameside-oldham-and-glossop-mind2017-09-09T14:56:23.629000Z2015-10-13T10:39:54ZILR
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Beginners running course starts 21st September at Royton Cricket Clubhttp://iloveroyton.postach.io/post/beginners-running-course-starts-21st-september-at-royton-cricket-club2017-09-09T14:56:22.226000Z2015-09-14T17:13:14ZILR
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Recruitment for Royton Girlguidinghttp://iloveroyton.postach.io/post/recruitment-for-royton-girlguiding2017-09-09T14:56:22.078000Z2015-09-02T15:16:00ZILR<div>Girlguiding is the leading charity for girls and young women in the UK. By volunteering with us, you can help us create amazing opportunities for thousands of girls around the UK. </div>
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St Pauls Whit Walks 1970shttp://iloveroyton.postach.io/post/st-pauls-whit-walks-1970s2017-09-09T14:56:21.224000Z2015-08-26T06:00:43ZILR<div dir="ltr">Video footage of St.Pauls church Royton - Whit Walks<div>Rose Queen is Andrea Simpson</div>
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